Now the four designers arrive in New York City to prepare for Fashion Week. They will share a large suite at the Westin Hotel. Korto is the first to arrive. Leanne is second in. They agree to room together because neither wants to room with Kenley. Leanne moves her luggage into the room “to mark her territory.” Korto advises her to “pee on it.” What, is this Leannimal not house trained? Jerell arrives next. It’s strange Kenley will be last in, since she’s the only one who actually lives in NYC. Korto and Leanne whisper an apology to him that he will be rooming with Kenley. Korto promises to check on him “now and then to make sure you have a pulse.” The two giggle over that.
Speak of the devil woman and she appears? Kenley strides in, dressed in black, looking thin and chic. Her pale skin, red lipstick, and rather prominent natural fangs lend a suggestion of vampire, though. She tugs a suitcase behind her. There’s a bit of tension in the air. Jerell points out where Kenley will be sleeping. Suddenly, Kenley apologizes to the three “for being a bitch.” The three seem surprised but accept this peace offering. How contrite is Kenley? “It’s not worth it to be angry at people I’m never even gonna see again,” her vlog self says. In other words, they don’t matter. I wonder if, also, now that Kenley’s had her alone time and gotten her feathers smooth, she simply doesn’t want any distractions from her work in these crucial few days. “I’m not thinking about them at all; I’m thinking about Bryant Park,” she sums up in her vlog.
Room service wheels in a cart filled with bottles of champagne. There’s enough for a party, let alone four people. Shows like Jerry Springer reportedly keep the booze flowing backstage, so guests’ inhibitions drop onstage. I wonder if the show had a similar plan? Regardless, the four designers sip champagne and there isn’t a drop of drama to be had. Drat.
Five days before the runway show, the fantastic four set up their workspaces inside the Bluefly.com studio. Tim comes in, and congratulates them all but reminds them only three will compete. How will the three be chosen? “One more challenge,” Tim says. They will each have to design a bridesmaid dress to accompany the bridal gown they’ve already made. Their budget will be $150. At Mood, Korto buys some pale gold fabric. Kenley’s drawn to some dark blue. Leanne chooses turquoise and a pale gold. Tim is concerned about Jerell’s choice — a possibly “dark and somber” blue-grey. A lot of weddings in L.A. have dark bridesmaid gowns, especially evening weddings. Some even dress their bridesmaids in black. Still, it’s never wise to ignore the point of the Gunn. Tim leaves them all at the work studio with a “make it work.” They have until midnight to finish these new garments.
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